My daughter was invited to party of one of her friends sisters to keep her friend company. She is good friends with this girl and friendly with the friend's sister but not really close with the friend's sister as she is over 3 years older. They are going to the waterpark of America and taking a limo to and from. This family lives in our neighborhood. They are a really nice family. My husband and i are good friends with the parents. My question is should I or should I not buy my daughter's friend's sister a gift or not? Can't make up my mind what the appropriate thing to do. I don't mind spending money on a gift if that would be the right thing to do. I don't want to make the wrong decision and people think I am weird or get offended. I have never been un this situation before.
What would you do?
Thanks to everyone who read my question and responded. Every single person who responded said yes buy a gift and so I did. Didn't know what to get so I went to Costco to look around with my kids. We got her a cute purple fall coat. I also plan to get a nice card. Someone asked why wouldn't you get a gift? Earlier today I asked my husband what do you think I should get for a b'day gift for Jessica? He said,"Your getting a gift? I would assume you wouldn't buy a gift in this situation". So then I felt confused after he said that. Now I know I did the right thing by getting a gift! 15 ladies all agreeing I SHOULD get a gift! Can't be wrong! =) THANKS!
I would buy a token gift... Something smaller than what you would normally buy for a birthday gift, but nice enough to wrap up and give her.
Yes, a gift would be appropriate. If you are unsure of what to get cash is always good :)
How nice of the family to think of bringing a friend for the younger sibling to further enjoy the fun!
I hope all goes well and the girls enjoy the trip - OHHH! Limos are so much fun too!
Yes, send her with a gift.
Of course I'd send a gift!
I think you should bring a gift just like you would to any other birthday party. If you usually spend about $25 on a gift, then do about the same here. It doesn't matter that your daughter doesn't know the girl extremely well. She was invited to the party. She should bring a gift.
yup - I would buy a gift. Doesn't have to be big but it's in recognition of the occassion... And they're taking your daughter so seems like something is appropriate.
A small gift is fine.
She's invited to a party which even includes admission to the waterpark.
Why wouldn't you buy a gift.
I would send something to the friend to show appreciation for bring invited and treated to such a fun party!
It doesn't have to be much... Maybe a craft they can do together, etc.
Yes, get a gift for whatever the reason but your little one is invited to a birthday party and mark it from the whole family.
Absolutely send a gift! I've been in this exact situation before, and I sent a gift. Even though your daughter will be there to keep the bday girl's younger sister entertained (which totally helps the parents!) the parents are still paying for everything. Doesn't have to be a big gift. But send your daughter with *something*!
I would if I could afford it. She's been kind enough to allow her sister to invite your daughter. I'd have sent a gift even if she hadn't invited her because the family is a friend, not just an acquaintance. She's a good friend. I'd buy her something no matter what.
Just a token gift is FINE.
After all, you said you are "good friend's" with the parents. So to me, you would buy a birthday gift for the birthday girl. Because- you are good friends with the parents. Although your daughter is being invited as friend/company for the other sister.
And the thing is, since you are good friends with the parents, and their other kid is the "birthday" party child for whom the party is for, just bring a token gift for the birthday party child... because going empty handed might feel awkward, for your daughter??? depending on how old she is.
i wouldnt send a gift-shes going to keep the sister company-a birthday card would be fine i think just to acknowledge her bday.
